Gigwise

Explore Lyrics of ‘Fairytale of New York’ By The Pogues

The Pogues started making music in London in 1982. They mixed Irish folk with punk rock—something totally new at the time. Shane MacGowan led the band with his raw, distinctive voice, and they became ...
Captial

The Fairytale of New York lyrics have become a viral meme

The 'Fairytale of New York' lyrics have become a hilarious meme. In this life only three things are guaranteed: death, taxes and the annual 'Fairytale of New York' lyrics debate. Sigh. For those who ...
Metro

The Pogues’ Fairytale Of New York lyrics as Radio DJ bans it due to ‘nasty’ content

Singers Kirsty MacColl and Shane MacGowan are behind The Pogues’ infamous Christmas song Fairytale of New York. (Picture: Tim Roney/Getty Images) Radio presenter DJ Alex Dyke of BBC Radio Solent ...
Daily Express

Fairytale of New York CENSORED on BBC Radio 1 as listeners 'sensitive' to gender terms

BBC Radio 1 has announced it will not play the original version of The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl’s Fairytale of New York. The Christmas hit features the lyrics: “You scumbag, you maggot / You cheap ...
Oxford Mail

Fairytale of New York: Dawn French forgets lyrics in clip

A 2012 clip of Dawn French 'forgetting' the lyrics to Fairytale of New York has resurfaced following Shane MacGowan's death. MacGowan died last week aged 65 and has been fondly remembered as one of ...
Metro

Shane MacGowan’s wife brands Fairytale of New York lyrics row ‘very silly’

Shane MacGowan’s wife has called the row over the lyrics of Fairytale Of New York ‘very silly’. The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl’s Christmas classic has come under scrutiny over the past few years due to ...